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In this interactive discussion and activity, facilitators will offer background on the frameworks of and movements behind social technologies and solidarity economies. We will then move into a fishbowl discussion amongst facilitators on examples they have participated in and/or are familiar with. We’ll then move into small group facilitated discussions and tool sharing activities centered on how participants are already connected with local and/or regional solidarity economy ecosystems and how they can deepend those connections. We hope that by the end of this session participants will be more fa ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

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ETC Business Meeting

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This interactive workshop explores using negative brainstorming as a tool for advancing equity in education. Participants will examine barriers that contribute to disparities in engineering programs, focusing on how institutional practices may inadvertently discourage students from diverse backgrounds. By brainstorming ways to make engineering programs less inclusive, attendees will flip these negative ideas into positive actions to create more supportive environments. The session fosters creativity through structured activities designed to unlock participants' potential and develop strategie ... (continued)

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Speaker

1. Mrs. Sandra Furnbach Clavijo PE P.E.

   Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

   Sandra Clavijo is the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Schaefer School of Engineering & Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology. In collaboration with the Associate Dean, Sandra works closely with the Dean, department chairs, associate chairs, faculty, and staff to enhance and develop the undergraduate academic programs in the School of Engineering & Sciences, with a strong focus on strategic initiatives to continuously improve these programs. Previously, Sandra worked in the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, where she developed programs to encourage and support en ... (continued)

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This CDEI interactive workshop invites participants to use protest art as a bold, imaginative tool for advancing equity and justice in engineering education. Through hands-on creation of posters, buttons, and stickers, participants will explore speculative design and remix practices to critically reflect on oppressive structures and envision radically hopeful futures. Drawing on the power of visual storytelling, the session blends activism and art-making to foster collective agency and joy-filled resistance. Rooted in work from the GATHER community of transformation, this arts-based approach offe ... (continued)

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Speakers

1. Dr. Nadia N. Kellam

   Arizona State University

   Nadia Kellam (she/they) is Associate Professor of Engineering and Associate Director for Research Excellence at ASU’s Polytechnic School. An engineering education researcher and mechanical engineer, her work focuses on institutional change, human-centered AI, and the use of arts-based and narrative methods to examine the experiences of marginalized students and faculty. She studies power, privilege, and empathy in engineering education, and designs learning environments that foster agency and belonging. Nadia co-chairs ASEE’s Committee on Scholarly Publications and brings creative, equity-focused approaches to leadership, pedagogy, and reimagining the future of engineering education.

2. Earl E Lee

   Arizona State University

   Earl E. Lee (they/them) is a scholar and futurist whose work centers on anti-colonial praxis, Black radical imagination, and Black joy. With a deep commitment to social justice and equity, they explore the intersections of critical pedagogy, science and technology studies, and Afro/African futurism. Their research and teaching harness the power of storytelling through speculative fiction and pop culture to challenge dominant narratives and envision transformative futures. Passionate about inclusive education, they are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces that empower marginalized commu ... (continued)

3. Katharine Getz

   Pennsylvania State University

   Katharine Getz is an incoming PhD student at Cornell University in Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering. Her research interests include supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and non-normative students in engineering and how to use queer and feminist theory to reimagine what is possible in engineering education.

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Engineering education faces new challenges: keeping students engaged with course content while competing with online gaming and screen time. Educational Escape Rooms (EERs) have been found to enhance learners’ motivation, help them develop 21st century skills, and improve knowledge acquisition.This workshop will explore how EERs can enhance student learning, retention, and engagement in engineering courses. EERs are cooperative, team-based activities tailored to specific course topics. EERs encourage varied perspectives, ensuring all voices are heard, and creating inclusive environments where div ... (continued)

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Speakers

1. Karen Schreder

   California State University, Chico

   Dr. Karen Schreder is the Regional Faculty Fellow at California State University. Karen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, with a focus on Special Education. Karen’s research interests include: Educational Escape Rooms, High Quality Online Learning, Rural Education and Amplifying Rural Voices. She is the faculty advisor for the North State Student Ambassadors, a diverse group of rural students seeking to amplify the voices of individuals in their communities.

2. Scott McCutcheon

   California State University, Chico

   Scott McCutcheon is an Assistant Professor with the Construction Management Department at California State University, Chico. With over 16 years of construction experience, including time spent in various roles from laborer to superintendent, Scott has depth of knowledge in scopes of work related to heavy civil construction in private and public sectors. Before joining the faculty at Chico State in Fall of 2021, Scott also served as the general manager of a sanitary sewer collection district. An active faculty member, Scott is the Concrete Solutions Coach for student teams competing in the Ass ... (continued)

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This session highlights experiential learning approaches that bridge biomedical engineering education with real-world applications. Presentations will explore laboratory curriculum innovations focused on musculoskeletal tissue characterization, the development of a mobile bioengineering lab for middle school outreach, and the integration of undergraduate clinical immersion experiences.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, Prof. Christine E King, and Prof. Benjamin Hawkins

Papers Presented

1. Engineering in Clinical Practices: An Evidence-Based Review of Two-Course Sequence [view paper]
   Charlotte Da Jung Sevrain (Vanderbilt University), Nathan Zhang (Vanderbilt University), Dr. Michael I. Miga (Vanderbilt University), and Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner (Vanderbilt University)
2. Mobile Bioengineering Lab: A Hands-On Workshop Series to Bring Experiments to 8th Grade Science Classes [view paper]
   Katherine Zobus (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Prof. Caroline Cvetkovic (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
3. Advancing Equity in Biomedical Engineering Education: Insights from Clinical Observations and Needs-Finding Courses [view paper]
   Alyssandra P Navarro (University of Arkansas), Miss Jacquelynn Ann Horsey (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), Thomas Hudnall McGehee (University of Arkansas), Bryce Williams (University of Arkansas), Timothy J. Muldoon (University of Arkansas), and Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany (University of Arkansas)

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The ASEE Chemical Engineering Division wants to work with members to identify how we can best meet your needs. Bring your lunch and join us for a focus group aimed at identifying how the Chemical Engineering Division can best serve you! This focus group will first aim to characterize the key challenges faced by our members, and then we will work together to identify creative solutions for best serving our community.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sarah A Wilson

Papers Presented

1. Implementing a Distributed Process Control System in a Unit Operations Laboratory [view paper]
   Dr. Joachim K. Floess (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Jacob Leicht (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
2. Introducing Programmable Logic Controllers in Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Process Control Laboratory using a Liquid Level System [view paper]
   Tata Serebryany (University of Washington), Jennafer Marsh (Brigham Young University), Hayden Scott West (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Stacy K Firth (University of Utah)
3. Lessons Learned From Microcontroller-Based Liquid Level Control [view paper]
   Mr. Michael Charles Barkdull (University of Utah) and Dr. Stacy K Firth (University of Utah)
4. Virtual Reality in Chemical Engineering Laboratory Education [view paper]
   Dr. Ronald Carl Hedden (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Prof. Joel L. Plawsky (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Xiatao Sun (Yale University), Alex Joseph Rishty (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Caitlin Gee (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Jose Alejandro Luchsinger (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
5. Designing an Industrially-Situated Virtual Laboratory to Support Electrochemistry Learning in Chemical Engineering [view paper]
   Samuel Gavitte (Tufts University), Bertrand Neyhouse (Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto), Shirin Kuppusamy (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach), Graham Leverick (Tufts University), Fikile Brushett (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Dr. Milo Koretsky (Tufts University)

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Engineering education research teams seek to revolutionize engineering departments through the implementation of existing EngEd research, use of organizational and cultural change theories, and production of new knowledge [1], [2]. Given the extent of these goals, EngEd teams are composed of researchers, administrators, and instructors from a range of disciplines (e.g., engineering, EngEd, psychology) [1], [2], [3]. Each of these team members bring their own approaches to the generation, expression, and application of knowledge. These differences in thinking are key to the success of EngEd projec ... (continued)

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Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

Moderated by

1. Dr. Andrew Dongjin Kim

Session Description

Planetary health is defined as, “… a solutions-oriented, transdisciplinary field and social movement focused on analyzing and addressing the impacts of human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems on human health and all life on Earth,” (Planetary Health Alliance). In September 2023, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics updated the formal definition of job code 17-2081 Environmental Engineers. The prior definition noted that, environmental engineering was defined as, “research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards ... (continued)

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Papers Presented

1. Rock paper symbols: Leveraging the spiral curriculum to teach coding in primary schools [view paper]
   Dr. Brendan Jacobs (The University of New England), Solina Quinton (University of Waterloo), and Dr. Rania Al-Hammoud (University of Waterloo)
2. Social Factors Impacting Cybersecurity Students’ Learning and During Decision Making the Coverage of Major-specific Concepts [view paper]
   Dr. Emre Tokgoz (State University of New York - Farmingdale) and Alyssa Xiang (Affiliation unknown)
3. Student Impact of First-Year Computing Blueprint [view paper]
   Mr. Frank Kreimendahl (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
4. Student Research Involvement in a Scholarship for Service Program [view paper]
   Dr. Omar Ochoa (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach) and Dr. Radu F. Babiceanu (Western Michigan University)